Outlook Cannot Attach Zip

Even though the file appears to be embedded in the message, it is actually still a separate attachment. Previously, when I attempted to attach such a file to an Outlook email, the following occurs. Sign up now! With over 30 years of computing experience, Dennis' areas of expertise are a broad range and include PC hardware, Microsoft Windows, Linux, network administration, and virtualization. http://thehelpshop.org/outlook-cannot/outlook-cannot-attach-zip-file-to-email.php

It's been a relatively smooth transition save for one irritating glitch: Outlook 2003 can't "see" Zip files. It is only >right and proper. Newer Than: Search this thread only Search this forum only Display results as threads Useful Searches Recent Posts More... It looks like it got attached and even your copy has it but the recipient gets your e-mail without the .zip attachment?

If from a work PC talk to your IT people. (And even if it is protected there are work rounds to overcome sending them). Does some error appear? Log in or register to post comments insert in outlook not working Permalink Submitted by AWP8493 on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 18:22 Just an FYI - All of a sudden my Outlook Top of Page Attach a message or other item to a message You can attach items and other messages to a new message: On the File menu, click New, and then

If your email provider, or the one used by the person who will receive your file, restricts or rejects attachments with this extension due to security concerns, you can configure WinZip So how do YOU know >>> that? If you don't see the file that you want in the appropriate folder, make sure that All files (*.*) is selected in the Files of type box, and that Windows Explorer http://www.cbsnews.com/news/outlook-fix-attach-zip-files-to-outgoing-e-mail/ See Training and one-on-one assistance for fees and to check availability.

Is the OP trying to send from a home PC? Does the file attach operation complete without > error but you don't see it show up when composing an e-mail? And if I click on a say .gif or other file type it inserts it into the Attachment area of the email. Join and Comment By clicking you are agreeing to Experts Exchange's Terms of Use.

Coming Soon to Windows 10: Office 365 Search Outlook Links Won't Open In Windows 10 BCM Errors after Upgrading to Windows 10 Outlook can't send mail in Windows 10: error Ox800CCC13 http://www.pcreview.co.uk/threads/cannot-send-zip-files-via-outlook.2305719/ Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Notify of new replies to this comment Notify of new replies to this comment Primary SidebarSearch OutlookTips Subscribe to Outlook Tips Does the file attach operation complete >> without error but you don't see it show up when composing an e-mail?

K1Z8R7. Get More Info It is understandable why they configure it in that way, they wish to avoid viruses. Thanks Robin Robin, Dec 25, 2005 #1 Advertisements Vanguard Guest "Robin" <> wrote in message news:... > For some reason my Outlook 2002 will not allow me to attach .zip If your recipients have WinZip 11 or later installed, they can configure WinZip with your alternate extension in the System tab of the WinZip Options dialog.

In Vista, click Start, type Command and hit Enter. No matter how much I click on the file. Thanks again Robin "Diane Poremsky [MVP]" <> wrote in message news:... > if you have zip folders enabled, it sometimes sees the zips as folders, > not files. > http://www.slipstick.com/problems/zip.htm > useful reference I know I used >> to >> be able to send .zip files and I haven't changed anything so far as >> settings. > > > Outlook will not allow you

So how do YOU know that? >> Does some error appear? Based on some online explanations, I have tried: rebooting the PC, pressing the ESC button multiple times, and also ensuring that Outlook 2016 is not started in Administrator mode. How can we improve it?

Sysadmins can decide and set up the programs behaviour.

SOMETHING leads you to believe it >>> is >>> not getting attached. >>> >> >>MY outlook at work will NOT let me attach zip files either. For information about receiving attachments in e-mail, see View, open, change, and save attachments. I can help! Thanks Robin Robin, Dec 26, 2005 #11 Robin Guest Thank you very much!

Please try the request again. This is related to the Compressed Folders utility included in Windows and it's ability to view zips as folders. Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInGoogleMorePrintTumblrRedditPocketPinterest Related posts: Tip 203: Attach Incoming Mail to a Contact The first step in troubleshooting problems with Outlook is to try a new profile, except for Outlook 98/2000 in this page It is > only right and proper. > > MY home Outlook WILL let me send zip files, I can configure how I like, > sysadmins can;t change the programs behaviour.

A web search (sadly nothing on EE) had methods to overcome this by registering zip files, but the command recommended applied to Vista and doesn't work in Windows 7. 0 Comment